Transparency & Methodology
How Off-Radar works, what's real, and what's estimated.
What is Off-Radar?
Off-Radar is a decision intelligence engine designed for engineering students to evaluate offers beyond just the CTC. We decode the real trade-offs, hidden costs, and career velocity that standard job portals miss.
Built on the principles of radical transparency, we aggregate fragmented community signals into a coherent strategic view. Our goal is to give you the leverage of a senior engineer when making your first career decision.
Where Does the Data Come From?
Community-Verified Benchmarks
- Compensation data calibrated against verified sources (Levels.fyi, Blind)
- In-hand salary modeling based on standard tax regimes and EPF structures
- Industry-standard PPO conversion trends for each tier
- Career growth velocity indices derived from alumni trajectories
Strategic Market Intelligence
- Team-specific cultural signals (e.g., "High-performance pressure vs. R&D pace")
- Resume impact scoring based on recruiter heuristics
- Risk assessment models for startups vs. established MNCs
- Recurrent feedback patterns from public engineering forums
Our Philosophy: Inspired by trusted public sources like Levels.fyi — built for decision-making, not just raw numbers. We synthesize thousands of public data points to interpret the quality of an offer, not just the quantity.
How We Calculate Scores
Career Fit Score (0-100)
A proprietary weighted index comprising:
- Financial Health (30%): Adjusted Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and savings potential.
- Learning Velocity (35%): Assessment of engineering culture and shipping pace.
- Market Sustainability (20%): Company runway and layoff risk factors.
- Brand Equity (15%): Long-term resume value and alumni network strength.
Advanced Salary Modeling
We look beyond the CTC. Our Real-In-Hand™ engine accounts for: Variable pay cliffs, Joining bonus clawbacks, Standard deductions (PF, PT), and Tier-1 city living costs.
Data Integrity & Disclaimers
- Directional Accuracy. While our models are rigorously calibrated, individual offers may vary based on team, location, and negotiation leverage.
- Decision Support. Off-Radar is a data analytics tool, not a certified financial or career advisor.
- Generalized Insights. "Company Culture" is aggregate. Your specific team experience may differ significantly.
- Fair Use. All company names and logos are used for educational and comparative purposes.
The Roadmap
We are building the future of student career transparency:
- Verified alumni mentorship connections
- Real-time offer letter decoding (OCR)
- Campus-specific placement archives
- Anonymous salary submission & verification system